THE CATHEDRAL OF SAINT PAUL BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD: VIGIL MASS AND MASS DURING THE DAY DECEMBER 24-25, 2018 THE MOST REV. ROBERT J. BAKER, STD, CELEBRANT (VIGIL MASS) Welcome to the Cathedral of Saint Paul. We are glad that you have chosen to worship God with us on this great feast; we hope you will rejoin us throughout the year. This order of worship, which follows the structure of the Mass, is provided to assist you in your prayer and participation. The order of Mass can be found on page 3 in the Sunday s Word booklets found in the pew racks. In keeping with the reverence of the Holy Mass about to be celebrated, please turn off all electronic devices and refrain from talking in normal voice during the prelude. PRELUDE (5:00PM) O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM ST. LOUIS
THREE SETTINGS OF IN DULCI JUBILO I. J.S. BACH (BWV 729) II. DIETRICH BUXTEHUDE (BUXWV 197) III. JACOBUS KLOPPERS, PARTITA (CAROL, VARIATION I, II, III) GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN, REJOICE! IN DULCI JUBILO VOM HIMMEL HOCH/FROM HEAVEN TO EARTH I COME, BWV 606 J.S. BACH WHAT CHILD IS THIS? (MUSIC FOUND ON FACING PAGE) GREENSLEEVES
PRELUDE (10:00AM) VOM HIMMEL HOCH/FROM HEAVEN TO EARTH I COME, BWV 606 J.S. BACH O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM PLEASE JOIN IN THE CAROL FOUND ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THE ORDER OF WORSHIP ST. LOUIS WHAT CHILD IS THIS? PLEASE JOIN IN THE CAROL BELOW GREENSLEEVES ENTRANCE ANTIPHON (10:00AM) Puer natus CF. ISAIAH 9:5 Puer natus est nobis, et filius datus est nobis, cuius imperium super humerum eius, et vocabitur nomen eius magni consilii Angelus. A child is born for us, and a son is given to us; his scepter of power rests upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Messenger of great counsel.
ENTRANCE HYMN (ALL MASSES) O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL ADESTE FIDELES KYRIE Please repeat the Kyrie and Christe phrases after the cantor; then join in the final Kyrie. MASS VIII
GLORIA MASS VIII
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD The Christmas Eve Mass readings begin on page 28 in Sunday s Word, with the Gospel (from Midnight Mass) presented on page 32. The Christmas Day readings may be found on page 33. RESPONSORIAL PSALM (5:00PM) PSALM 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29 Text: New American Bible. Music: Fr. Samuel F. Weber, OSB, St. Meinrad Archabbey RESPONSORIAL PSALM (10:00AM) PSALM 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6 Music: Adam Bartlett, Illuminare Publications, Inc. ALLELUIA GOSPEL After the proclamation of the Gospel at 5:00pm, please remain standing as the Bishop reverences the Book of Gospels and blesses all present with it. CREED (PROFESSION OF FAITH) All genuflect at the words And by the Holy Spirit was incarnate LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Page 7 of Sunday s Word OFFERTORY HARK, THE HERALD ANGELS SING MENDELSSOHN
SANCTUS MASS VIII
MYSTERIUM FIDEI AMEN After the Doxology, the people respond Amen according to one of the formulae below: AGNUS DEI MASS VIII HOLY COMMUNION We invite all Catholics who are properly disposed (i.e., in the state of grace and having fasted for one hour before communion) to come forward in the usual way to receive Holy Communion. All others, including our non-catholic guests, may remain in their pews and join us in prayer. Alternatively, to participate in the communion procession and receive a blessing, come forward in the line and cross your arms over your chest as you approach the minister. Thank you.
COMMUNION AWAY IN A MANGER (ALL MASSES) CRADLE SONG SILENT NIGHT (5:00PM) STILLE NACHT LA NATIVITÉ (5:00PM) JEAN LANGLAIS COMMUNION ANTIPHON (10:00AM) Viderunt omnes Viderunt omnes fines terrae salutare Dei nostri. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. PSALM 98:3CD
POSTCOMMUNION (10:00AM) O MAGNUM MYSTERIUM TOMAS LUIS DE VICTORIA O magnum mysterium, et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent Dominum natum, jacentem in praesepio! O Beata Virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare Dominum Christum. Alleluia! O great mystery, and wondrous sacrament, that animals should see the newborn Lord lying in their manger! Blessed is the Virgin whose womb was worthy to bear the Lord Jesus Christ. Alleluia! Matins responsory for Christmas Day CLOSING JOY TO THE WORLD ANTIOCH VOLUNTARY FESTIVE FLOURISH ON JOY TO THE WORLD MICHAEL DELL
ABOUT THE CHRISTMAS MUSIC Merry Christmas from all here at the Cathedral of St. Paul! We hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas season. One of the unique elements of the Roman Rite Christmas celebration is that we have four distinct liturgies for Christmas: Vigil Mass, Midnight Mass, Mass at Dawn, and Mass during the Day. Each Mass focuses on a particular aspect of the Nativity. At the Vigil Mass, we hear the prophecies leading up to the birth of Christ; the actual Nativity narrative is reserved for the Midnight Mass. At the Mass during the Day, we do not hear the Nativity narrative, either (which was proclaimed at Midnight): we hear the fulfillment of the prophecies read at the Vigil Mass, and its effect on the world. The music at these Masses is a variety of Christmas music, from solos to congregational pieces, from Gregorian chants to folk song. Hopefully the music you hear today will help you to better give thanks for the many blessings of this holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! The Music Fund of the Cathedral of St. Paul is funded solely by the generosity of benefactors and provides the only funds for growing and maintaining our musical offerings to the parish, diocese, and community. Any new music for the choir library, recital or concert fees, or necessary items are purchased from this account. For example, a donation toward the purchase of a piece of choral music is a perfect way to memorialize a loved one or honor a friend. Many of the items in our choir library are labeled with these inscriptions; the musicians at St. Paul remember these donors and dedicatees in our weekly prayers. Contributions are also needed to offset soloist fees and help make possible an eventual concert series. The Cathedral s organ replacement project is also in need of financial support to ensure the viability of fine liturgical organ music in this edifice for many years to come. Please visit the Cathedral s Sacred Music pages (www.stpaulsbhm.org/sacred-music) to stay updated, or contact the Director of Music, Bruce Ludwick, Jr., anytime at ludwick@stpaulsbhm.org or 251.1279x107. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE MUSICIANS AT OUR CHRISTMAS MASSES ROSANNE TOMBRELLO, 5:00PM MASS; MICHAEL BECHER, MERISSA LAITE, SIOBHAN RUSSELL, JOSEPH SARGENT, AND ZOE WIRT, 10:00AM MASS COPYRIGHTS All music used with permission. Onelicense #A702187
THE CATHEDRAL OF SAINT PAUL 2120 3RD AVENUE NORTH BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 WWW.STPAULSBHM.ORG 205.251.1279 THE MOST REVEREND ROBERT J. BAKER, STD BISHOP OF BIRMINGHAM IN ALABAMA THE VERY REVEREND BRYAN W. JERABEK, JCL RECTOR LITURGICAL SCHEDULE SUNDAY MASSES SATURDAY 5:00PM (ANTICIPATED), SUNDAY 8:30 & 11:00AM WEEKDAY MASSES MONDAY-FRIDAY, 6:30AM & 12:10PM CONFESSIONS MONDAY-FRIDAY, 11:30AM-12:00PM; SATURDAY, 3:00-4:00PM OR BY APPOINTMENT Photo Credit: Chad Moore, 2013 HAVE YOU ENJOYED THE MUSIC AT THE CATHEDRAL THIS CHRISTMAS? Perhaps God is calling you (or someone in your family...even a friend!) to serve him through music yourself! The post-christmas period is an ideal time to join one of our choral ensembles. Whether you feel the Cathedral Choir, Children s Schola Cantorum, Mens Schola, Ladies Schola, or Cantor Group is right for you, there is likely a place for you in the cathedral music apostolate. Full descriptions of all groups are available on the cathedral website at www.stpaulsbhm.org/music. Please contact the Director of Music, Bruce Ludwick, Jr., for more information at Ludwick@stpaulsbhm.org or 205.251.1279x107. There are also plenty of service opportunities that do not involve singing or a regular time commitment.